Free Crochet Pattern:
Aviator Earflap Cap

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Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: (applied Aug 31, 2014)Finished Circumference About 1716 (1918 1/2, 21, 2322) in. (4340.5 (48.547, 53.5, 58.556) cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

Aviator Earflap Cap

Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®

GAUGE:

6 1/2 sc = 4 in. (10 cm).

When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Second Earflap Row 1 (RS): From RS, skip first 5 (5, 5, 6) unworked sts following first earflap, join A with sc in next st, sc in next 3 (4, 5, 5) sts, sc2tog, sc in next st – 6 (7, 8, 8) sts at the end of this row for second earflap.Rows 2-5 (5, 7, 7): Work same as Rows 2-5 (5, 7, 7) of first earflap – 2 (3, 2, 2) sts rem. Fasten off.Edging and Front Flap From RS, join B with sl st in sp at beg of first earflap, work sc evenly spaced across edges of first earflap, sc in each of 5 (5, 5, 6) back of Cap sts, sc evenly spaced across edges of second earflap, sc in each of 9 (10, 11, 12) front of Cap sts; join with sl st in first sc. Do not fasten off.Beg Front Flap Row 1 (WS of Cap, RS of front flap): Ch 1, turn, working through back loops only, sc in each of 9 (10, 11, 12) front of Cap sts.Next 3 (4, 5, 5) Rows: Ch 1, turn, working through both loops, sc in each st across.Last Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc in each st to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in last st – 7 (8, 9, 10) sts. Fasten off.Front Flap Edging From RS of front flap, join B with sl st at beg of front flap, ch 1, sc evenly spaced across edges of front flap, working 2 sc in each corner. Fasten off.

FINISHING Fold front flap up toward top of Cap. With sewing needle and thread and working through both layers, sew one button to front flap, about 1/2 in. (1 cm) from one corner. Sew other button to front flap, about 1/2 in. (1 cm) from other corner. Weave in ends.